Dear River Citizen Community, How are you holding up today? This is a scary and hard time right now, and things are not business as usual. There are any number of factors affecting us individually, as this pandemic sweeps across the globe. Yet, we are also all united in being impacted by this at once, and we are all united in being called to help. I can’t help but think of a river analogy here, the lessons our mighty Mississippi shows us daily; that we are all part of a system, that everybody lives downstream, that currents ebb and flow. Being asked to stay home to protect our communities is an act of service for our downstream neighbors and helps our frontline workers who I am incredibly grateful for always and especially now. During this time of uncertainty, I want you to know that 1 Mississippi is here, to continue to offer opportunities to learn about the River in a variety of ways virtually and to help support you as you live in these murky waters with the rest of the world. Please take a moment to fill out our brief survey so we can understand the different ways we can be of help to you now. I do not know what is going to happen, but I do know that the only way out is through. I do know that human beings are resilient and caring. And I do know deeply that we will get through this together. Take care and stay safe, Kelly, Executive Director, Mississippi River Network | |
